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A Hot Time In The Old Town Tuesday Night!

Published on Friday, February 20 2015 00:00

Retail marijuana, recovery housing in Bohn Park, electric rate hikes, traffic light at Stone Canyon/McConnell Bridge, an annexation petition, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA) with Boulder County, and Meadow Park improvements; what an agenda! It was like an NBA

Collaborative Holds Meeting

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 19:41

The Lyons Housing Collaborative (Trestle Strategy Group, Boulder County Housing Authority, St. Vrain Habitat for Humanity, the architectural firm Workshop 8, and Milender White, a contractor) held a meeting last week at Rogers Hall, to give an update on where

LCF Moves To New Location

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 19:34

The Lyons Community Foundation recently moved into a new office space at 443 Main Street above the Barking Dog. The new office provides a visible, accessible location for those working with the foundation. The move was made possible by a generous grant from CEMEX. The locally operated company has been a longtime supporter of LCF, and is paying a year’s rent on behalf of the foundation.

Lyons Preparedness

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 19:17

How They Do It: Allenspark Neighbors Emergency Network (Part Two)

By Emily GublerIn the last article, I spoke with Steve and Barb Coles of the Allenspark Neighbors Emergency Network (ANEN) about the organization and function of their network. In this article, we go into more depth about ANEN’s role before and during an emergency.

Wyoming, More Than Yellowstone

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 18:23

Roads Traveled with Linda L. Osmundson

Yes, Yellowstone and the Grand Teton Mountains are probably the most well known destinations in Wyoming. However, there are other smaller interesting tourist attractions. We travel I-80 often in route to Salt Lake City to see grandchildren but seldom go north on I-25.

Wildflower Spring Concert Schedule

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 17:12

When the September 2013 floods hit Planet Bluegrass, the raging waters completely destroyed the beloved Wildflower Pavilion concert venue. Though they rebuilt the structure in time for last summer’s festivals, this spring Planet Bluegrass will officially dedicate the new Wildflower Pavilion, complete with state-of-the-art sound and lights, rooftop solar panels, seasonal sliding doors, heating system, and permanent bar areas.Beginning next month, the Wildflower Pavilion will celebrate its grand reopening concert season with five special Friday evenings of music.

On March 27, cherished singer/songwriter Ellis, a longtime veteran of the Folks Festival and Song School, fills the Wildflower with her whole-hearted songs. Then in April and May the Planet will showcase progressive bluegrass, creative songwriting, and musical virtuosity with veterans of the RockyGrass and Telluride Bluegrass stages: Head for the Hills on April 10; Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys, and The Lil’

Kathy Jo (Kelling) Ward

Published on Thursday, February 19 2015 06:20

February 4, 1943 - February 14, 2015

Kathy passed peacefully on Valentine’s Day. She is survived by a daughter, Staci Giovino of Pebble Beach CA and a grandson Truman Storm Keys of Boulder CO, a brother Tim Kelling and his wife Lynda of Longmont CO, sister Sue Ann Frysig and her husband John of